Winchester Collector - Forum: Winchester Rifles

426crown on Winchester 1886 matted barrel's

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 23:00:07 +0000

According to Chatgpt there were 206 in the model 1886. There were 10 in 50-100-450. 2 were matted in 36" 1886 50-100-450. Others will chime in, but ledger space may have been an issue--Bill

antler1 on Winchester 1886 matted barrel's

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 21:34:11 +0000

I am trying to determine the rarity of a matted barrel in model 1886 and also the rarity of a 1/2 Octagon matted barrel in model 1886.

I can't find anything in Madl

Thanks

steve004 on Tiffany Decorated Model 1886

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 12:54:56 +0000

twobit said
When you absolutely, positively, have to have a FANCY rifle! A friend of mine sent me this link. Rather interesting. https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/788199
Michael

It would have to be a very mild weather day for me to carry this one in the woods.

twobit on 1892 SRC sights?

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 12:35:25 +0000

Tony Ford said
is ebay my best bet for a replacement front blade?

You might try here: https://homesteadparts.com/shop/sight-front-winchester-blade-steel-blued-for-winchester-1873-1892-1894-p-1457.html?cPath=1_9

Michael

Tony Ford on 1892 SRC sights?

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 11:58:17 +0000

is ebay my best bet for a replacement front blade?

steve004 on 1895 Winchester in 45/70?

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 11:16:42 +0000

Commissioner said
You know how they spell assume? I just assumed it was for some reason?. I have two others in 45/70,but they are 1886’s. I have three 1873’s 2 44/40’s and one 38/40. The 38/40 was made in 1903. I have the letter. It’s in great shape.

When I saw your original post, I assumed you had made a mistake. Turns out you had. Hence your apology.

Chris D on 1892 SRC sights?

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 10:54:38 +0000

The rear sight and forward proof mark is correct. The front sight blade has been shortened. You can drift the pin out and put a taller blade in.

Chris

Chris D on Tiffany Decorated Model 1886

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 10:51:20 +0000

I was at the Met in Sept 2024, it was fantastic. Too much to see and too little time. I would love to spend more time there.

The 1886 and 1894 were displayed together with some rare side arms. Here are a couple of pictures.

I preferred the 1866 and 1873 in the cabinet opposite the Tiffany Winchesters, that is me in the picture. Bob Reabe told me I should have asked them to take the 1873 out of the case for a closer look

Chris

Tony Ford on 1892 SRC sights?

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 03:00:19 +0000

I shot my 1892 for the first time today. It was a great time. It grouped well but shot very high. At 50 yards with a 6 oclock hold it was 6 inches high on a 3 inch dot. At 100 yards it was 10 inches high. Are these the correct sights for a 1906 SRC in 44WCF?

I’d like to add a taller front sight blade.

Thanks, Tony

Commissioner on 1895 Winchester in 45/70?

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 00:31:55 +0000

You know how they spell assume? I just assumed it was for some reason?. I have two others in 45/70,but they are 1886’s. I have three 1873’s 2 44/40’s and one 38/40. The 38/40 was made in 1903. I have the letter. It’s in great shape.

TXGunNut on But they NEVER made them that way. 24 Inch SRC's!!!

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 21:06:20 +0000

As there were 12 of them there's a slim possibility another will surface with generous provenance but those are very long odds, especially considering the likely destination for all 12. Likely stashed away in some forgotten locker in an armory but we can always hope.

Mike

Bert H. on But they NEVER made them that way. 24 Inch SRC's!!!

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 19:09:58 +0000

Interesting, and as I had previously guessed, all (12) of those special order Carbines were apparently ordered and exported to as yet an unknown buyer somewhere in Europe. Hopefully a few more of them will surface in the years to come and help solve the mystery surrounding them.

Bert

Bert H. on Tiffany Decorated Model 1886

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 18:46:30 +0000

426crown said
The Met has some nice rifles...................

Yes indeed... the Silver alone is spectacular.

Bert H. on Tiffany Decorated Model 1886

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 18:44:46 +0000

twobit said
Here is a Model 1894 takedown frame on 30 WCF. I am surprised that they obliterated the SN. https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/24970
Michael

That did not become a legal issue until the GCA of 1968.

THREEDFLYER on Model 1892 Trapper - Value based on caliber??

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 17:33:39 +0000

Thank you Michael for the added info and the links to the two auction listings.....very helpful!!